Answer:
a. True
Explanation:
According to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), A Law Enforcement Official is an officer or employee of any agency or authority of the United States, a State, a territory, a political subdivision of the state or territory, or an Indian tribe who is empowered by law to investigate or conduct an official inquiry into a potential violation of law; or prosecute or otherwise conduct a criminal, civil, or administrative proceeding arising from an alleged violation of law.
